Acushnet LF

As of 1987, Acushnet LF has approximately 900,000 tons of waste in place. The facility accepts approximately 105,850 tons of waste per year based on the most recent annual data. At the current rate of fill, the facility is projected to reach capacity and close around 1987.

Acushnet LF has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Low Potential'. Landfill gas recovery projects capture methane that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and in many cases generating electricity or other usable energy.

Acushnet LF is operated by Truk-Away of R.I., Inc.. The facility is owned by City of Acushnet. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Acushnet, Bristol, Massachusetts. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Truk-Away of R.I., Inc. directly.

Acushnet LF currently covers approximately 24 acres. The facility opened in 1963 and has been in continuous operation since then. The size of a landfill reflects both its operational history and the volume of waste it has processed over its lifetime of service to the surrounding community.

Acushnet LF does not currently have an active landfill gas collection system. Landfill gas is produced naturally as organic waste decomposes underground. Facilities without active collection systems may use passive venting to manage gas migration. Future LFG collection projects may be considered as the volume of waste in place increases.

Acushnet LF participates in the following environmental programs: an LFG energy project with status 'Low Potential' is associated with this site. These initiatives help reduce the environmental footprint of landfill operations by capturing resources, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and diverting material from direct disposal. Contact the facility or its operator for more details on current environmental compliance status.

To contact Acushnet LF, The directory information shown on this page is sourced from the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) and the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, last verified as of data year 1987. Data freshness status: Stale (pre-2018). If you are the facility owner or operator and need to update this listing, use the claim listing option on this page.